Once in a lifetime opportunity to own nearly 13 acres on Lake Wheeler. Over 800 feet of lake frontage makes this property a must see. A secluded, sought after setting that also offers the convenience of nearby city amenities in both Raleigh and Cary. This is the perfect spot to create a private estate or horse farm. Builders and developers: this property can also be subdivided.
Vacant landProperty Type
12.83 acresLot Size
$0Price/Acres
Listed by Johnny Chappell• Compass -- Raleigh
Bought with Patty McLaughlin• Long & Foster Real Estate INC/Cary
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own nearly 13 acres on Lake Wheeler. Over 800 feet of lake frontage makes this property a must see. A secluded, sought after setting that also offers the convenience of nearby city amenities in both Raleigh and Cary. This is the perfect spot to create a private estate or horse farm. Builders and developers: this property can also be subdivided.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,050 (+3.0%)
$765,918 + $2,209,338
$2,975,256
2024
$18,496 (+4.3%)
$765,918 + $2,209,338
$2,975,256
2023
$17,739 (+8.0%)
$865,290 + $2,592,491
$3,457,781
2022
$16,432 (+2.8%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2021
$15,989 (+1.7%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2020
$15,723 (−14.6%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2019
$18,422 (+8.8%)
$660,713 + $1,768,343
$2,429,056
2018
$16,928 (+5.5%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2017
$16,040 (+2.1%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2016
$15,713 (+16.4%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2015
$13,501
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
Tax history for 7428 Penny Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,050 (+3.0%)
$765,918 + $2,209,338
$2,975,256
2024
$18,496 (+4.3%)
$765,918 + $2,209,338
$2,975,256
2023
$17,739 (+8.0%)
$865,290 + $2,592,491
$3,457,781
2022
$16,432 (+2.8%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2021
$15,989 (+1.7%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2020
$15,723 (−14.6%)
$660,713 + $1,611,852
$2,272,565
2019
$18,422 (+8.8%)
$660,713 + $1,768,343
$2,429,056
2018
$16,928 (+5.5%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2017
$16,040 (+2.1%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2016
$15,713 (+16.4%)
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
2015
$13,501
$612,350 + $1,640,853
$2,253,203
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.83 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
8,969
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0770.02 99 4802 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R-80W
Residential-80 Watershed District
The R-80W zoning districts are known as residential watershed districts. These districts allow very-low-density residential development in the form of single-family detached dwellings and duplexes. A limited number of nonresidential uses are also allowed, but generally only if the Board of Adjustment first reviews and approves a site plan and Special Use Permit for such use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Jul 14, 2025 • Final
Residential trade permit. plumbing, mechanical, or electrical
Replace the air handler located in the basement serving the master bedroom.
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Property information
Other Structures: None
Land Information
Current Use: Vacant
Horse: Yes
Vegetation: Cleared, Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.83
Lot Size Area: 12.83
Lot Size Dimensions: 335x900x801x1400
Lot Size Square Feet: 558874.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-80W
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Electricity Available
Water Source: Need Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Wake - Swift Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Wake - Dillard
High School: Wake - Athens Dr
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Raleigh, take Lake Wheeler Road south. Right on Penny Road. Property is on the right, with paved private road entrance.
Latitude: 35.700435
Longitude: -78.73249
Postal Code: 27606
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,969
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 12.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Wake County
APN: 0770.02 99 4802 000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-11-26
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T07:51:35.000Z
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Swift Creek Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
Dillard Drive Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Athens Drive High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Raleigh, NC • 27606
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